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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Standouts: The week's most notable events

DAILY

Storytimes + Crafts

These and other events are available at many libraries almost every day. For more information, call or visit the Web site of the library or location nearest you.

  • Storytime for tots 15 to 24 months. 10 a.m. today. Christiansburg Library. 382-6965
  • Pulaski County Public Library Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Pulaski County Library. 980-8142.
  • Storytime for preschoolers 4 to 5 years old. 11 a.m. Thursday. Jessie Peterman Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd. 382-6965.
  • Storytime for all ages. 11 a.m. Saturday. Blacksburg Library. 382-6965.

TODAY

Children's Winter Reading Program

Snuggle up with Peter Rabbit. For kids up to age 5. Participants receive a reading and activity log, stickers and a certificate of participation. All day. Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta. 425-7004.

Job Skills Workshop

Volunteers will provide tips for writing an effective resume and preparing for an interview. Call to register. 10 a.m. Blacksburg Library. 231-9331.

Family Movie Night

Watch the movie "G-Force" (PG) on the big screen. Enjoy themed crafts, games and snacks. The crafts and games start at 5:30 p.m.; movie at 6 p.m. Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library. 425-7004.

Steak!

This class is for people who want to increase their knowledge about cooking steak. 6 p.m. $50. Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke. 776-3693.

SUNDAY

Kids' Winter Carnival

Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Free admission. Ride tickets, $1 each. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004, colerides.com.

SATURDAY

Splendid Saturdays

Family Fun

Participants will explore books, crafts and more. 11 a.m. Free. Jessie Peterman Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd. 382-6965.

SATURDAY

Pokemon Club Meeting

Bring your cards or hand-held devices and play the game with others. Refreshments will be served. 1 to 2 p.m. Free. Jessie Peterman Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd. 382-6965.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

Read for the Rings

Earn silicone wristbands for independent reading in the free program for grades K to 12. Collect all colors. All day. Moneta/Smith Mountain Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 425-7004.

WEDNESDAY

Lunchtime Stories

Stories, songs and a small craft for all ages. Noon. Free. Radford Public Library. 731-5527.

TODAY & FEB. 3

Student Ceramic Show

An exhibit of pieces by students in professor Drew Dodson's class at Radford University. All day. Powell Hall, Radford University. 831-5754.

FRIDAY

Kandinsky Trio Concert

The concert features the violin/viola duo marcolivia, comprising Marc Ramirez and Olivia Hajioff. 8 p.m. $20. Olin Theater, Roanoke College. 375-2333.

No Shame Theatre

Live performance that surprises every time. The first 15 scripts are accepted, starting at 10 p.m. Scripts must be original and short. $5. Studio Roanoke, 30 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 343-3054.

Eddie from Ohio

Eddie from Ohio hails from Virginia and plays a great blend of folk-ridden pop that features some of the sharpest, cleverest, wittiest lyrics you'll hear these days. 8 p.m. $22-$27. The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Ave., Blacksburg. 951-4771.

SATURDAY

Viva Las Vegas!

This is an annual casino night gala with gaming, food, silent auctions and live entertainment. 6 p.m. $60. Moody Hall, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington. 463-7088.

TODAY & SUNDAY

Kazim Shrine Circus

Today, 6:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m., 3 p.m. Adults, $16; children, $8. Roanoke Civic Center. 853-5483.

George Strait in Concert

With special guest Reba McEntire. 7 p.m. John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville. (434) 243-4960.

SUNDAY

Broadway in Roanoke: "The Wedding Singer"

The classic romantic musical comedy with a real-life twist: J. Michael and Jillian Zygo, who play Robbie and Julia, are actually married. 2 p.m. Roanoke Civic Center. 853-5483.

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